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Sunday, February 24, 2013

Political Rewind: Nixon Optimistic on Medicaid, New Book on the Arch Reveals Politics Behind Building of an Icon

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says that Republican efforts to draft an alternative to his Medicaid expansion proposal is a sign of a possible shift in sentiment.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Political Rewind: Lawmakers Weigh in on Saturday Delivery Cutoff, Third and Long for Domed Stadium

The Beyond November staff recaps what happened this week in government news.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Political Rewind: State of the State, Immigration Reform & Chuck Hagel

State records show that Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon received a $10,000 donation from a firm with a state contract on the same day that he publicly decried big political contributions.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Public Records And You; A $5.6 Million State Airplane & A State Highway Tax

See our round up of political news.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Political Rewind: Lawmakers Vote on Fiscal Cliff Deal, New Congress Sworn In and Mizzou Reorganizes Administration

A roundup of political stories on both the statewide and national level.

Editor's Note: The following articles were aggregated from the St. Louis Beacon You can read more about each story by clicking on the headline. Third Missouri firm obtains judicial order to temporarily bar contraceptive-coverage mandate (St. Louis Beacon) A third Missouri firm has obtained a federal judge’s restraining order barring enforcement of the Affordable Care Act’s provision requiring that non-church employers provide contraceptive coverage to insured workers.The three Missouri orders -- which cite the firms' religious objections -- contrast with the rejections of similar claims in several lawsuits filed in other states. - - - - -  Opening day of new Congress: Kirk walks the walk, McCaskill is sworn in, Wagner celebrates (St. Louis…

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Political Rewind: Lawmakers Rush to Avoid Fiscal Cliff, Gov. Nixon Opposes Guns in Schools

Our roundup of some of the Missouri political stories that hit the media this week.

Editor's Note: The following articles were aggregated from the St. Louis Beacon You can read more about each story by clicking on the headline.  On edge of fiscal cliff, White House calls meeting but lawmakers are pessimistic (St. Louis Beacon) With just a few days before the fiscal cliff, President Obama and Congress plan to return to Washington. Lawmakers say there isn't enough time for a grand bargain and Senate Majority Leader Reid said Thursday that there likely was not time to reach a deal by the Jan. 2 deadline. - - - - -  Nixon names top executive at Grace Hill to head state Department of Social Services (St. Louis Beacon) Alan O. Freeman, president and chief executive officer of St. Louis-based Grace Hill Health Centers, has been …

ReverePaul

7:34 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013

"Obviously there is no time left to ping-pong proposals," the aide told Fox News. "The Speaker was kept appraised throughout the negotiations. There are no surprises in this bill, and the House needs to pass it as is. If House Republicans mess with this agreement that got 88 votes in the Senate, they will be solely responsible for the largest tax hike in American history." That's what a GOP …   more ›

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Political Rewind: Arming Teachers With Guns, Supreme Court Likely to Shy Away from Legalizing Gay Marriage and Budget Talks

Our roundup of some of the Missouri political stories that hit the media this week.

Editor's Note: The following articles were aggregated from the St. Louis Beacon You can read more about each story by clicking on the headline. Missouri's next budget reflects a big change -- the first real growth since 2008 (St. Louis Beacon) Unlike the last few years, Missouri's state leaders charged with crafting a new state budget can focus less on spending cuts and more on how they want to spend a little extra money that’s expected to come in. - - - - -  As Newtown's impact reverberates, Missouri lawmakers wonder what to do next (St. Louis Beacon) For some Missouri state lawmakers, the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school is prompting introspection and a call for action. And for other legislators, not enough time has passed to …

Dan Johnson

10:44 am on Tuesday, December 25, 2012

The marriage equality article referenced misstates the number of states that recognize equality. 10 states and DC now recognize equality.   more ›

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Political Rewind: How Missouri Could Be Affected by the Fiscal Cliff

Our roundup of some of the Missouri political stories that hit the media this week.

Editor's Note: The following articles were aggregated from several news organizations in Missouri. You can read more about each story by clicking on the headline. Projected state 'fiscal cliff' losses are speculative but instructive (St. Louis Beacon) If the White House and Congress can't agree on how to avoid the "fiscal cliff" by year's end, Missouri and Illinois would be hit by the across-the-board cuts in federal spending in January. Universities, defense firms and military installations would be among those affected. - - - - -  Jones considers bid for lieutenant governor, plans effort to curb labor rights (St. Louis Beacon) New Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones confirms that he’s considering a bid for lieutenant governor, should …

Sheldon J Harber

5:27 am on Monday, December 17, 2012

Everyone right now can prepare for the fiscal cliff. Tax planning, IRA's. Time is running out, have to do it before 12/31. http://www.assetstrategiesinc.com/fiscal-cliff-financial-planning-part-2/   more ›

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Political Rewind: Labor Unions Take Aim at McCaskill Over Fiscal Cliff

Our roundup of some of the Missouri political stories that hit the media this week.

Editor's Note: The following articles were aggregated from several news organizations in Missouri. You can read more about each story by clicking on the headline. Emerson's departure gives another spin to the congressional 'revolving door' (St. Louis Beacon) Rep. Jo Ann Emerson's decision to leave Congress early next year to lead the nation’s electric cooperative association followed a time-honored tradition of lawmakers going through the revolving door. What are the main rules that govern such transitions?  - - - - -  Nixon sets fundraising record in Missouri campaign year where victors spent the most (St. Louis Beacon) Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, raised more than $16 million for his successful re-election bid Nov. 6 – and spent …

joe

12:54 pm on Sunday, December 9, 2012

Unions are so stupid, and so are all the Hoosier idiots that pay into them lol   more ›

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Political Rewind: GOP Lawmakers Want to Cut Business Income Tax in Half

Our roundup of some of the Missouri political stories that hit the media this week.

Editor's Note: The following articles were aggregated from several news organizations in Missouri. You can read more about each story by clicking on the headline. Expanding Medicaid called a 'win-win' for jobs, tax revenue in Missouri (St. Louis Beacon) A study commissioned by the Missouri Hospital Association and the Missouri Foundation for Health says expanding Medicaid is in the state's best interest because it would increase employment and extend health coverage to the uninsured.  - - - - -  Nixon favors expanding Medicaid program (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Gov. Jay Nixon wants to expand Missouri’s Medicaid program to provide health care coverage to some 220,000 uninsured adults in the state. “As governor I have both the opportunity and…

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Sensible? I think so

9:51 am on Sunday, December 9, 2012

"Public school Teachers compare themselves to other Public S. teachers pay. Is that absurd?. Yes!" So, public school teachers should be the only occupation that can't do salary comparisons? THAT is absurd.   more ›

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